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Final day of Lyme Regis Carnival to go ahead as planned (except the gig club race)
Despite the stormy weather, the final day of Lyme Regis Regatta and Carnival Week is to go ahead as planned. With the exception of the Gig Club Regatta which has been cancelled. The Carnival procession will continue to take place and will be
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People rescued after becoming cut off by tide
People had to be rescued after becoming cut off by the tide between Charmouth and Lyme Regis. The incident happened yesterday and the Lyme Regis RNLI Lifeboat was launched. A spokesman for the lifeboat crew has sent a warning after strong winds
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Shared memories, photos and a lot of cake - marking 100 years of country markets
Bakers, makers and craftspeople shared their homemade cakes, tasters and tea with customers to mark 100 years of country markets. Producers at Bridport Country Market celebrated the milestone birthday with a cake, shared memories and photos of past
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When a taste of the 1940s came to town (and there's still more to come!)
It was a trip down memory lane for some and an eye-opener for others when the 1940s came to town. Bridport Heritage Forum gave visitors a taste of the 40s last weekend with a variety of foods, demonstrations and film. A range of cakes, biscuits
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Take a look back at how the town's carnival was celebrated 25 years ago
One of the highlight's of the town's calendar - the carnival - returns to Bridport next week, with organisers planning the best yet. We're taking a look back at the carnival of 1994, which filled the streets of Bridport 25 years ago. Floats gathered
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Restaurant and bar plan approved - amid concerns about 'disturbance, smells and noise'
A former opticians shop in East Street, Bridport has been given consent for a change of use to a restaurant, bar and take-away, despite the objections of some neighbours. Bridport Town Council had objected to the playing of music from Sins Grill
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See this year's princess crowned and get into the carnival spirit
This year’s carnival princess will be officially crowned next week. Kaitlyn Wellman of Shipton Gorge wowed the judges with everything she does and has already achieved in her 14 years and was named Bridport Carnival Princess, with her two attendants
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Dogs can cool off with their own special ice-cream
DOGS can now beat the heat with a frozen treat created especially for pups. The Dorset brand Baboo Gelato, based in Salway Ash, has developed the brand new Doggy Doggy Yum Yum, made with live coconut yoghurt, bananas and peanut butter, and 100per
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Risk of deadly disease from hot tubs and hose pipes this summer
Hot tubs, spa baths and even garden hose pipes could harbour potentially lethal bacteria that causes Legionnaries’ disease, a leading charity has warned. The growing popularity for installing garden hot tubs poses a risk for the serious disease
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Give them a wave if you see the coastguard team in their new vehicle
Rescuers have a new high-tech response vehicle which will help them to save lives. West Bay Coastguard Rescue Team has a new Mitsubishi L200 in the new colours and livery of the 999 service. It was delivered as part of national vehicle rollout